Pros: Robust acceleration with V8 engine; quiet cabin; generous passenger space in both front and rear; classy cabin materials
Cons: Steep pricing; steering and handling are not as crisp or composed as most BMWs; sloped fastback body shape compromises cargo room somewhat
CG Says: The 2017 BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo is unchanged. While the 5-Series sedan is redesigned for 2017 (see separate report), the Gran Turismo hatchback carries on with the old platform. A redesigned 5-Series Gran Turismo is expected for the 2019 model year. Gran Turismo is a premium midsize four-door hatchback with seating for five. The base engine is a 300-horsepower turbocharged 3.0-liter six-cylinder. Also available is a 445-hp turbocharged 4.4-liter V-8. Both engines are paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission. Rear-wheel drive is standard and all-wheel drive is available. Available features include panoramic sunroof, autonomous emergency braking, pedestrian detection, and top-view cameras. This genre-bending vehicle mixes elements from passenger cars and SUVs, but we’re not sure that the end result is more than the sum of its parts. The 5-Series Gran Turismo has great V8 power and a relaxed highway ride. The hatchback design is practical, and the cabin appropriately luxurious. However, the 5-Series Gran Turismo is extraordinarily expensive and not as much fun to drive as its brand name would suggest. A conventional station wagon or SUV (such as the Mercedes-Benz E-Class, or BMW’s own X5 SUV) makes more sense for most shoppers.
| Class | Premium Midsize Car |
| Body Style(s) | 4-door hatchback |
| Passenger Count | 5 |
| Drive Wheels | rear-wheel drive, all-wheel drive |
| Manufacturer | BMW |
| Nation of Manufacture | Germany |
| Base Prices | 535i:$60,900 AWD 535i xDrive: $63,200 AWD 550i xDrive: $72,500 |
| Base Engine turbocharged 3.0-liter 6-cylinder (535i) |
| Horsepower 300 |
| Std. Transmission 8-speed automatic |
| Avail. Transmission NA |
| EPA City Range (mpg) 18-19 |
| EPA Hwy Range (mpg) 26-27 |
| Optional Engine turbocharged 4.4-liter V8 (550i) |
| Horsepower 445 |
| Std. Transmission 8-speed automatic |
| Avail. Transmission NA |
| EPA City Range (mpg) 15 |
| EPA Hwy Range (mpg) 24 |
ROAD TESTS AND ADDITIONAL INFO
Test Drive: 2018 BMW 640i Gran Turismo
